November/December 2026 Issue

It’s the Year of the Horse, and the world has gone wonderfully horse crazy. No matter where you look stores are chocked full of items referencing our passion. For everyone else horses are a passing trend, a vibe. For us, they’re a permanent condition. This year we’re expanding our Holiday Gift Guide to include the abundance of flowing equestrian style that has seeped all the way into our homes. Clever finds and a little quiet luxury. —Editor Horses Are In. Everywhere. Local, Local, Local There’s nothing quite like shopping your neighborhood or at your local tack shop, where the gifts are thoughtfully chosen, the advice comes from a friendly expert, and every purchase supports our equestrian community. BARTVILLE HARNESS AND TACK SHOP Christiana, PA Extension Stirrup Leathers Don’t let the humble look of these stirrup leathers fool you. These little Clark Kents have super powers. They’re designed to extend while you are on the ground to give you the ability get your foot back in the iron – comfortably – and get back on. Very handy on the trail where there’s not a mounting block in sight. • These nylon leathers come in 3 sizes, ranging in price from $155.00 to $157.00 C&M PINE PRODUCTS Spring Mills, PA Tack Trunk Handcrafted solid pine, and budget-friendly! A girl would be proud to sit this outside of a stall. It has caster wheels for easy moving, removable tray with handle, and it’s lockable for extra security. Christmas special $525.00 Call (814) 349-4894 PLENTY GOOD PONIES Delmar, MD Glossy Horse Country State Poster, No Frame Visit the site to buy a Plenty Good Pony state map. You’ve seen them all year, not give a poster to the pony lover in your horsey hamlet. Other Good Pony goods available, from hats, to cards and stationary. So much fun! Check the Ponies out online www. PlentyGoodPonies.com • $31.99 2026 HOLIDAY K. CLARKE EQUINE Biometric Simulator Training Sessions Use the cold months to stay in — and get to goals. Training sessions at K. Clarke Equine on their biomechanic simulator improves balance, core stability, and deep-seated biomechanical habits to rebuild skill and confidence. Sessions make great gifts. Simulator starts at $185.00 an hour with packages available. Bucks County, PA & Hunterdon County locations www.kclarkeequine.com (413) 824-2002 SHETRON TRAILERS Two Horse Shetron Straight Load with 4’ Dressing Room Nothing like bringing home the Christmas pony like bringing it home in a Shetron. Shetron provides peace of mind for the whole year making it the right holiday wish come true. Custom built in Shippensburg, PA, you can visit them there or online, www.shetronmanufacturing.com